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Hugh Smyth

Key Facts

Occupation/Rank: Rivetter

Date of Death: 16 April 1941

Place of Death: Dock Street

Age: 17

Hugh was killed on Dock Street during the Easter Tuesday Raid.

Twelve people in total were killed here.

His body was taken to St George's Market where he was identified by his brother.

He is buried at Belfast City Cemetery.

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